Son-in-law From Rags to Riches

Nicole also decided to forego all formalities and promptly sat down. Sylphiette’s gaze landed on Yoda, who took his seat next to her.

“If I hadn’t taken a closer look, I would’ve thought it was Mr. Seet! Where did you find this hideous creature, Nicole?”

The look on Sylphiette’s face was one of barely-concealed disgust.

“My choice of companions does not concern you, Sylphiette. Why don’t you tell me why you’re here?”

Nicole was not in the mood for idle chit-chat and decided to go straight to the point.

Sylphiette picked up her coffee and took a sip. “The coffee here is quite good, Nicole. Your parents also met in a café back then.”

“Get to the point.”

“Don’t you want to hear about your parents’ relationship? It’s quite the tale; there are twists and turns and surprises.”

Sylphiette glanced at Nicole again before putting down her coffee cup with a sigh. “Alright, as you wish. But first, call Davin and have him release my father.”

Nicole was stunned.

Zane was the culprit who murdered Davin’s grandmother. How could he be expected to let Zane go so easily?

bring herself to ask. Nicole knew that it was

other things. This,

gaze was thoughtful, but he was pleased that

father helped your mother out of compassion. I think you should extend

this debt you speak of, Sylphiette. I can handle other requests, though. Like money, for

“Money?”

looked impassively at Nicole. “Do

Given your current state, are you still pretending

you’re dressed today. Whether or not you need money, I suppose you know better. Don’t forget that your mother is still depending on you financially,” retorted Nicole

face instantly sank, and she clenched her

be it. Squeezing some money out of her wouldn’t be so bad, right? It’s just that I

your background. How much are you

knew. If I spend such a large

I’ll pay according to how valuable your information

Are you treating me

if she were a

rely on. The Lane Corporation still had to be run, and on top of that, Nicole had four kids to take care

me for being strapped for cash? Talk about the pot